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In the wake of Hurricane Helene, many beloved Asheville and Buncombe County businesses have been deeply affected by the storm. While the community comes together to rebuild, you can lend a helping hand from afar by shopping at these businesses' online stores or contributing to fundraising efforts.

Local, independent businesses are the heart of Asheville, home to growers who are artists and artists whose work grows. Thought leaders and thought provokers, musicians and storytellers, entrepreneurs and educators, foodies and beer lovers, hippies, healers, adventurers, creators and innovators. We craft and brew and paint and carve, handcrafted by real hands. Real hands that need a helping hand. And a hug.

Your support sustains the deeply-rooted culture that makes the Asheville area so special. Every purchase counts—thank you for standing with us. If you want to do more, consider donating directly to the Always Asheville Fund and other local, large-scale impact funds and relief organizations.

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Appalachian Expressionism
Arts

Appalachian Expressionism

Professional Artist
Jane Voorhees Art
Arts

Jane Voorhees Art

Cards, prints, calendars and original watercolors inspired by the beauty of the mountains of WNC
Nappy Thoughts Prompt Cards
Retail

Nappy Thoughts Prompt Cards

Self-discovery prompt cards for high achievers
Page Vault Birds
Retail

Page Vault Birds

Hand-painted bird print stickers
Amy vs. Fabric LLC
Arts

Amy vs. Fabric LLC

Custom Embroidery, Handmade & Upcycled Clothing & Accessories
Sky Star Studio
Arts

Sky Star Studio

Artist, Painter, Muralist, One-of-a-Kind fashion design and handpainted fashion
Razberry Threads
Retail

Razberry Threads

Women's & children's clothing and gifts, kitchen, home
Erika Busse
Arts

Erika Busse

Vibrant art, printmaking, and handmade apparel inspired by nature
Table
Food & Drink

Table

Restaurant with a daily changing American menu that pays homage to Southern traditions.
Spice Witch
Food & Drink

Spice Witch

Specialty chili oil and chili crisp and infused honey
Elise Okrend Art
Arts

Elise Okrend Art

Atmospheric landscape pastel paintings. Offering originals, canvas and paper prints
Veranda Cafe
Food & Drink

Veranda Cafe

Family owned and operated lunchtime restaurant serving soups, sandwiches and salads
SoulKu
Retail

SoulKu

Meaningful gemstone jewelry handmade by local work-from-home moms.
NAMI Western Carolina
Nonprofit

NAMI Western Carolina

Help for those living with mental health challenges and their families
Wedge Brewing
Food & Drink

Wedge Brewing

Asheville's River Arts District community brewery and bar
Tim Reaves Photography
Arts

Tim Reaves Photography

Landscape photographer in the River Arts District specializing in fireflies and the night sky
Dogwood Darlings
Retail

Dogwood Darlings

A children’s boutique selling clothing, gift and toys for ages newborn and up
HoneyCreekPottery
Arts

HoneyCreekPottery

Functional and Decorative Pottery for the Sustainable and Musical household
Crazy Diamond Studio
Arts

Crazy Diamond Studio

Local AVL illustrator creating all-ages coloring books and lyric-inspired illustrations <3 To shop all coloring books, search "Crazy Diamond Coloring Books" on Amazon
Flow at Foundy
Outdoors & Wellness

Flow at Foundy

A community space for Asheville's yoga and fitness community
Element Tree Essentials
Retail

Element Tree Essentials

Woman-owned business passionate about creating captivating aromas and healing oil blends
Chattooga River Hues
Arts

Chattooga River Hues

Original paintings and prints of regional river landscapes including the French Broad, Green, Pigeon, and Chattooga, among others
Asheville E-Bikes
Outdoors & Wellness

Asheville E-Bikes

Electric bike rentals to explore all that Asheville has to offer
Local Cloth
Arts

Local Cloth

Volunteer-led non-profit network of fiber artists, farmers and fiber enthusiasts
Appalachian Wildlife Refuge
Nonprofit

Appalachian Wildlife Refuge

Wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, and release, plus education
The Grey Eagle Taqueria
Food & Drink

The Grey Eagle Taqueria

Traditional-style tacos and so much more, all prepared in-house using fresh ingredients
Edible Asheville
Food & Drink

Edible Asheville

A seasonal magazine covering the food, drink and farms in Asheville
Bette Boutique
Retail

Bette Boutique

Ladies clothing and accessories boutique
My Fresh Palette
Arts

My Fresh Palette

Artist working in various mediums and vintage finds for sale
Copper Crown
Food & Drink

Copper Crown

Full service, upscale casual restaurant in East Asheville. Serving up love and brussels sprouts since 2015
Art by Shannon
Arts

Art by Shannon

Muralist, commission artist, window painter, live wedding paintings, and paint nights
Posana Restaurant
Food & Drink

Posana Restaurant

Casually refined, locally owned, contemporary American restaurant in historic downtown Asheville
Lauraine Lillie Studios
Arts

Lauraine Lillie Studios

Woodworking outside the lines
The Montford Moppets Youth Shakespeare Co.
Nonprofit

The Montford Moppets Youth Shakespeare Co.

The Moppets create classical theater with kids ages 10 to 18 in Buncombe County and beyond
RiverLink
Nonprofit

RiverLink

Nonprofit promoting the environmental and economic vitality of the French Broad River
Story Parlor
Arts

Story Parlor

Narrative arts space featuring events and classes for the community and by the community